For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,945 students in Wood County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, WI are Nekoosa Academy, Marshfield High School and River Cities High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Wood County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Pittsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5407 First Ave
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Auburndale High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
John Edwards High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Gr: 8-9 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Gr: PK-6
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, WI include Nekoosa Academy, Marshfield High School and River Cities High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood County?
9 public high schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wood County include: John Edwards High School vs. Lincoln High School, Auburndale High School vs. Marshfield High School, River Cities High School vs. Marshfield High School
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